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Home My WebLink AboutTC 10-14-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00 PM Page 1 1 TC 10-14-2026 1 of 16 Teen Commission Agenda October 14, 2026 E. Please note that due to cyber security concerns, speakers are not allowed to connect any personal devices to any City equipment. However, speakers that wish to share a document (e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so by: a. E-mailing the document to teencommission@cupertino.gov by 3:00 p.m. and staff will advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment. 2) Written communications as follows: A. E-mail comments to teencommission@cupertino.gov. B. Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: Cupertino Teen Commission, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 C. Comments addressed to the Teen Commission received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be included in written communications published and distributed before the beginning of the meeting. D. Comments addressed to the Teen Commission received after the 4:00 p.m. deadline, but through the end of the Commission meeting, will be posted to the City’s website by the end of the following business day. 3) Teleconference in one of the following ways: A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bst22srtTVK6Yjh0k20Ojw a. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b. Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c. Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a. Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 846 6683 0605 b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. Page 2 2 TC 10-14-2026 2 of 16 Teen Commission Agenda October 14, 2026 C. Online via the teleconferencing device (Audio and Video) being used to provide access to the meeting from a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda. a) Speakers are required to notify the City Clerk via email to cityclerk@cupertino.gov prior to noon on the date of the meeting during which they plan to participate and comment from the remote location noticed to ensure the City Clerk is prepared to accept their comment. b) If the teleconferencing device malfunctions impeding access to the meeting from the remote location, the speaker may alternatively participate via the other options for remote participation provided above. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Subject: Silicon Valley Clean Energy - Education Sponsorship Program Receive a presentation on Silicon Valley Clean Energy - Education Sponsorship Program from Cheyenne Lippe, Community Engagement Intern. 2.Subject: Cybersecurity Awareness Receive a presentation on Cybersecurity Awareness from Innovation Technology Manager, Tommy Yu. 3.Subject: Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts Receive a presentation on Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts, from Arjun Nathan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.Subject: Approval of Minutes - September 9, 2026 Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on September 9, 2026. A - Draft Minutes POSTPONEMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. Page 3 3 TC 10-14-2026 3 of 16 Teen Commission Agenda October 14, 2026 OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 5.Subject: Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts, for Teen Commission Highlight Program Discuss and evaluate Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts, for Teen Commission Youth Led Organization Highlight Program. 6.Subject: 2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair Selection Select a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026-2027 Teen Commission term. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 7.Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items A - Upcoming Draft Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. Page 4 4 TC 10-14-2026 4 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Silicon Valley Clean Energy - Education Sponsorship Program Receive a presentation on Silicon Valley Clean Energy - Education Sponsorship Program from Cheyenne Lippe, Community Engagement Intern. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/8/2026Page 1 of 1 5 TC 10-14-2026 5 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Cybersecurity Awareness Receive a presentation on Cybersecurity Awareness from Innovation Technology Manager, Tommy Yu. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/8/2026Page 1 of 1 6 TC 10-14-2026 6 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts Receive a presentation on Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts, from Arjun Nathan. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/8/2026Page 1 of 1 7 TC 10-14-2026 7 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Approval of Minutes - September 9, 2026 Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on September 9, 2026. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/8/2026Page 1 of 1 8 TC 10-14-2026 8 of 16 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION Wednesday, September 9, 2026 At 6:02 p.m. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee called the regular Teen Commission meeting to order at the Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Rusheel Deshmukh, Jonathan Gao, Pranshu Jha, Stefan Johnson (alternate), Sumedha Kumar, Anya Mulchandani, Vinay Prakash, Nikita Sharma and Isabel Tian. Absent: Saanvi Halambi. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Subject: Swearing-in Ceremony for Incoming 2026-2028 Teen Commissioners Recommended Action: Swear in the five incoming Teen Commissioners for the 2026-2028 term. City Clerk Lauren Sapudar swore in new Commissioners. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. 2. Subject: Teen Commission Orientation Recommended Action: Receive an overview of the Commissioners' Handbook from City Clerk, Lauren Sapudar. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. City Clerk Lauren Sapudar gave a presentation. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. The Commission received the presentation. 3. Subject: Teen Programs Presentation 9 TC 10-14-2026 9 of 16 Teen Commission Minutes September 9, 2026 Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on Youth Activity Board (YAB), Recreation Event Volunteers (REV), Leaders in Training (LIT), Techie Teens, and Teen Commission from Recreation Coordinator, Robert Kaufman. Written Communications for this item included a presentation. Recreation Coordinator Robert Kaufman gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. The Commission received the presentation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. Subject: Approval of Minutes - August 12, 2026 Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on August 12, 2026. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Kumar moved and Deshmukh seconded to approve the August 12, 2026, minutes. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Deshmukh, Gao, Jha, Johnson, Kumar, Mulchandani, Prakash, Sharma and Tian. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Halambi. POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None OLD BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS 5. Subject: 2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair Selection Recommended Action: Select a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026-2027 Teen 10 TC 10-14-2026 10 of 16 Teen Commission Minutes September 9, 2026 Commission term. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee gave a verbal report. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Prakash moved and Tian seconded to postpone the 2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair selection to the next regular Teen Commission meeting. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Gao, Jha, Johnson, Mulchandani, Prakash and Tian. Noes: Deshmukh, Kumar and Sharma. Abstain: None. Absent: Halambi. Commissioners introduced themselves. 6. Subject: Teen Commission 2026-2027 Meeting Topics Recommended Action: Review and approve the list of potential meeting topics for 2026-2027 term. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Kumar moved and Deshmukh seconded to approve the list of potential meeting topics for the 2026-2027 term. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Deshmukh, Gao, Jha, Johnson, Kumar, Mulchandani, Prakash, Sharma and Tian. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Halambi. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Recreation Coordinator Robert Kaufman discussed the importance of communicating over City email, the official Cupertino Parks and Recreation Instagram and upcoming events. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 7. Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items 11 TC 10-14-2026 11 of 16 Teen Commission Minutes September 9, 2026 A tentative Teen Commission meeting agenda calendar was provided in the published agenda. ADJOURNMENT At 7:37 p.m. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee adjourned the regular Teen Commission meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 12 TC 10-14-2026 12 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts, for Teen Commission Highlight Program Discuss and evaluate Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts, for Teen Commission Youth Led Organization Highlight Program. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/8/2026Page 1 of 1 13 TC 10-14-2026 13 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: 2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair Selection Select a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026-2027 Teen Commission term. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/8/2026Page 1 of 1 14 TC 10-14-2026 14 of 16 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/8/2026Page 1 of 1 15 TC 10-14-2026 15 of 16 TEEN COMMISSION UPCOMING DRAFT AGENDA ITEMS November 19, 2026 (Special Meeting) - Marketing Coordinator Style Guide and Social Media Expectations - Holiday Events Presentation - Outdoor Recreation Division Presentation December 9, 2026 – Regular Meeting Canceled Specific Commission Meeting Date TBD - Capital Improvement Programs Parks Projects - Transportation Division - Emergency Management - Economic Development - Reports Youth Led Organizations - Pizza and Politics Every Other Year 16 TC 10-14-2026 16 of 16